INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Marty Morell on Bill Evans (PT. 3)

If you think listening to Bill Evans’ albums is an emotional ride, imagine what it was like to play drums in his trio. Marty Morell [pictured] had that honor as a member of the pianist’s trio for seven yearsa€’longer than any other drummer. From 1968 to 1975, Marty toured, recorded albums and grew close to the artist who today has become something of a cult figure among jazz fans…

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